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Fujifilm FinePix F601 Zoom
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Porsche Design created the Fujifilm FinePix F601's unique vertical profile. |
Digital cameras have come of age, thanks to technical improvements, more affordable prices, and the availability of digital prints at home or in a store. For the amateur travel photographer, a digital camera now offers several advantages over film:
No need to worry about what type of film to buy, or whether your pictures will be fogged by an airport X-ray machine.
Being able to preview photos after they're taken, to make sure that you got the shot.
Instant transfer of pictures into a computer for sharing via e-mail or the Web.
Easy editing of once-in-a-lifetime travel snapshots to fix problems such as overexposure, underexposure, and "red eye."
Big savings on film and processing if you don't need many prints.
On a recent trip to Maratea, Italy, I tested a digital camera that seemed especially suited to vacation travel: one that offered a choice between fully automated "point-and-shoot" convenience and the flexibility of manual and special-purpose exposure modes. The camera that I took with me, the Fujifilm FinePix F601 Zoom, had earned the "Editor's Choice" award in its price category from PC Magazine.
In this review, I discuss the FinePix F601 Zoom from the perspective of a traveler who:
Is not a professional photographer;
Wants a camera that's idiot-proof, yet not designed for an idiot;
Prefers a compact, lightweight camera that's easy to take anywhere and won't get left back at the hotel.
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| Introduction | Likes and dislikes |
| The camera | Should you buy it? |
| How it works | Web links - reviews |
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| Fujifilm FinePix F601 Zoom Photo Gallery | |
Photo copyright © Fujifilm. Used by permission.
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